UVic’s Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science is consistently ranked in the top 20 among Canada’s 40+ engineering schools. Co-op required: 4 terms of paid work experience included in core curriculum. Academic school/college: Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. This four-year Bachelor of Engineering program in Biomedical Engineering provides a strong foundation in engineering principles with a focus on their application to medicine and biology. A key feature is the mandatory co-operative education program, integrating 16 months (4 terms) of paid work experience into the core curriculum, significantly enhancing career readiness in the design, development, and application of medical technologies.

Career options in medical device companies, biotechnology firms, hospitals and healthcare organizations (clinical engineering), research institutions, regulatory agencies, and potentially further study (e.g., MEng, PhD) in biomedical engineering or related engineering fields. The mandatory co-op program provides extensive paid work experience, making graduates highly competitive.

The University of Victoria's Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science is consistently ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada. It offers the largest co-operative education (“co-op”) program in Western Canada, and this Biomedical Engineering program requires participation in co-op, providing 4 terms of paid work experience. The university is located on a safe, welcoming, and eco-friendly campus in Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia.